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clibadium
Scientific Name: Clibadium
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Clibadium: A Genus in the Sunflower Family
The genus Clibadium belongs to the vast and diverse sunflower family, Asteraceae. With species distributed throughout Latin America and the West Indies, Clibadium presents an interesting area of botanical study.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clibadium L.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms:
- Baillieria Aubl. (Type: Baillieria aspera Aubl. = Clibadium surinamense L.)
- Trixis Sw. (non P. Br.)
Distribution and Habitat
Clibadium species are primarily found in Latin America, ranging from Mexico to Peru, and in the West Indies. Some species, such as Clibadium websteri and Clibadium sprucei, are endemic to Ecuador, inhabiting subtropical or tropical moist montane regions. Some are naturalized in Taiwan.
Species Highlights
- Clibadium surinamense L.: Also known as "cunambi," this species is native to the Northern region of Brazil and has been noted for its illegal use in predatory fishing.
- Clibadium sylvestre (Aubl.) Baill.: Extracts from this plant have been studied for their bioactivity against pests like Myzus persicae (peach-potato aphid). Cunaniol, a polyacetylenic alcohol isolated from this plant, has been shown to have convulsant effects.
- Clibadium leiocarpum Steetz: The leaf essential oil of this species, found in Monteverde, Costa Rica, has been chemically analyzed.
- Clibadium erosum (Sw.) DC.: Synonymous with Clibadium fragiferum Griseb.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Some Clibadium species have reported applications as barbasco (fish poison) and in traditional medicine in Latin America.
Ecological Role
- Clibadium surinamense is now a newly naturalized plant in Taiwan and Northern region of Brazil.
Morphological Characteristics
- Clibadium erosum is known to be a Functionally monoecious shrub, 1-2.5 (6) m tall.
Quirky Facts
- According to tradition, Clibadium surinamense called Masu in the Shuar language was once a human man who had a brother named Timiu.
Further Resources
- The Plant List: Includes 96 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Clibadium, with 39 accepted species names.
- ARKive: Offers photos and facts about Clibadium.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Provides information about Clibadium sylvestre.
- Wikispecies: Offers more multimedia resources for Clibadium on Wikimedia Commons.
- iNaturalist.org: Contains classification information.
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of the plant.